Profession clothing and footwear distribution manager

Clothing and footwear distribution managers plan the distribution of clothing and footwear to various points of sales.

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Personality Type

Enterprising
/ Conventional

Knowledge

Clothing and footwear products

The offered clothing and footwear products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

Supply chain management

The flow of goods in the supply chain, movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.

Hazardous freight regulations

Know the most widely applied regulatory schemes for the transportation of dangerous materials. Know specific regulatory frameworks such as IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for air transport, or International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ("IMDG Code") for transportation of hazardous materials by sea.

Freight transport methods

Understand different modalities of transport such as air, sea, or intermodal freight transport. Specialise in one of the modalities and possess a deeper knowledge of the details and procedures of that modality.

Skills

Carry out statistical forecasts

Undertake a systematic statistical examination of data representing past observed behaviour of the system to be forecast, including observations of useful predictors outside the system.

Track shipments

Track and trace all shipment movements on a daily basis by utilising information from tracking systems and proactively notifying customers about the location of their shipments.

Manage financial risk

Predict and manage financial risks, and identify procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.

Plan transport operations

Plan mobility and transport for different departments, in order to obtain the best possible movement of equipment and materials. Negotiate the best possible delivery rates; compare different bids and select the most reliable and cost-effective bid.

Perform financial risk management in international trade

Evaluate and manage the possibility of financial loss and non-payment following international transactions, in the context of foreign exchange market; apply instruments like letters of credit.

Create solutions to problems

Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.

Have computer literacy

Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.

Handle carriers

Organise the transportation system through which a product is conveyed to its buyer, through which a product is sourced from a supplier, including customs.

Manage freight payment methods

Manage freight payment methods in accordance with the procedure that must be followed wherein payment is made around the time the freight is due to arrive, clear customs, and be released.

Manage staff

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

Implement strategic planning

Take action on the goals and procedures defined at a strategic level in order to mobilise resources and pursue the established strategies.

Forecast distribution activities

Interpret data in order to identify future trends and actions in distribution.

Perform multiple tasks at the same time

Execute multiple tasks at the same time, being aware of key priorities.

Perform risk analysis

Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.

Adhere to organisational guidelines

Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.

Ensure regulatory compliance concerning distribution activities

Meet the rules, policies and laws that govern transportation and distribution activities.